This listing is for one 1922 10,000 Mark German "Vampire" banknote. This note became popularized by collectors because of the optical illusion of a vampire sucking the neck of a merchant, speaking to the inequality within the class system of Germany during this time. Here is information about each issue listed.
1922 first issue smaller note, serial number N. 00663479. 8-Digit serial number at center indicates that this note was issued by the government compared to the private issued counterpart. Pick Number 72.
1922 first issue smaller note, 6-digit serial number. Private issued note as it has a different serial number length than the similar government issue. Pick Number 72.
1922 first issue large note, serial number in upper left corner and lower right corner. Different reverse design than P#70. Pick Number 71.
1922 first issue large note, "K" underprint below date. Different reverse design than other issues. Pick number 70.
The Papiermark was the German currency from 4 August 1914 when the link between the Goldmark and gold was abandoned, due to the outbreak of World War I. In particular, the Papiermarks was the currency issued during the hyperinflation in Germany of 1922 and 1923.
This note is an example of the hyperinflation causing the banknotes to list higher values, such as this one, at 10,000 Marks.
Banknotes were issued by the Imperial Treasury (known as "Reichskassenschein") and the Reichsbank, as well as by the banks of some of the states. Imperial Treasury notes were issued in denominations of 5, 10, 20 and 50 Mark, whilst Reichsbank notes were produced in denominations of 20, 50, 100 and 1000 Mark.
This note is 102 years old this year.
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1922 10,000 Mark German Paper Note- Reichsbanknote- First Issue, Vampire Note- Varied Issues and Types- 1922 Ten Thousand Mark Note- P#70-72